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Azure Files

Simple, secure, and serverless enterprise-grade cloud file shares.
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OVERVIEW

Fully managed serverless file shares

Take advantage of fully managed file shares mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Migrate existing servers with no downtime and without breaking existing links. Use Storage Migration Service and Azure File Sync to make your migration a breeze.
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  • Mount Azure Files shares from anywhere—from on-premises to the cloud—giving you a truly hybrid experience.
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  • Azure Files provides multiple tiers that you can select based on your cost and performance needs.
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  • Use integration with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for easy cloud file storage and management of your data using NFS or SMB file shares.
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FEATURES

Explore what’s possible with Azure Files

Serverless file shares

Store your files on a distributed file system built from the ground up to be highly available and durable.
Built for hybrid with Azure File Sync
Transform your Windows Servers into caches of your cloud shares without giving up on-premises performance.
Optimized TCO
Tailor your shares to your performance requirements and competitive price points.
Multiple protocols support
Provide support for multiple protocols, enabling data to be stored from different sources.
Security

Embedded security and compliance

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Compliance certifications, including over 50 specific to global regions and countries.
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PRICING

Fully managed file shares in the cloud, accessible via the SMB and NFS protocols.

Azure Files shares can be mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, macOS, and Linux. Enable file sharing between applications running on virtual machines using familiar Windows APIs or the Azure Files REST API. Additionally, Azure File Sync allows caching and synchronization of Azure Files shares on Windows Servers for local access.
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RESOURCES

Azure Files resources and documentation

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Azure Files: Simple, secure cloud file storage

See how Azure Files delivers fast, secure file storage for apps, teams, and AI workloads.
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Documentation

Plan your Azure Files deployment

Choose to deploy by directly mounting the serverless Azure file shares or by caching Azure file shares on-premises using Azure File Sync.
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Documentation

Plan your Azure File Sync deployment

Read an in-depth overview of planning for an Azure File Sync deployment.
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Migrate from StorSimple

Explore a step-by-step guide for a successful migration to Azure File Sync.
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Create an SMB Azure file share

Discover the requirements in this how-to guide to creating an SMB Azure file share.
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How to deploy Azure File Sync

Ease your deployment of Azure File Sync with helpful documentation.
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